The New York City Technology Forum 2026 is a two-day, in-person gathering for public-sector technology leaders, scheduled for December 10–11 at the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge in Brooklyn. The event is open to public-sector attendees, with free registration listed on its event page.1
Its focus is the practical work of applying technology in state and local government: modernizing operations and addressing public-sector challenges. The announced topics include cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, data governance and digital service delivery. The forum is intended for leaders involved in both setting technology strategy and putting it into practice, with sessions and peer connections as part of the programme.1
The event page names Michael Garner, New York City’s Chief Business Diversity Officer, as a keynote speaker. It also lists Chen Feng, an Institute Associate Professor at New York University and director of its AI4CE Lab, among the speakers.1 The programme is also the setting for the 2026 Best of New York City Awards celebration, with nominations due to close on October 30, 2026.1
The forum sits within a broader Government Technology events programme. Its stated audience and subject matter place it at the intersection of public administration and technology, rather than as a general-purpose technology conference.12